"Group on Carriage" Antique Figurine by Volkstedt Dresden, 1800s

A large and impressive porcelain figural grouping comprising of a family in late 18th century attire making merry in their parlor around a harpsichord. The rocaille scroll base with gilt highlights. To the front is a triple fleur-de-lis oval cartouche Coat of Arms of the Kings of France. Each figure is finely handcrafted and painted. The base is fitted perfectly with gilt highlights and Dresden lace porcelain trimmed garments.

The Volkstedt porcelain manufactory sited in Rudolstadt, Thuringia, Germany, was the earliest porcelain manufactory in Thuringia. It was in business as the "Oldest Volkstedt Porcelain Manufactory". The porcelain factory was founded in 1760 by the porcelain maker Georg Heinrich Macheleid (1723 -1801) Volkstedt gained a reputation for its finely painted and carefully modelled porcelain figures that it holds for collectors today

Material: Porcelain, Ceramic

Design: Volkstedt Porcelain

Maker: Volkstedt Porcelain Manufactory

Style: Baroque or Rococo after 18th century porcelain

Origin: Germany, Thuringia 20th century

Colour: Polychrome porcelain

Technique: Completely handcrafted and painted

Signed: Volkstedt

Condition: Minor damage lace and flowers on the base

MEASUREMENTS

Width 23.5in - 59cm

Height 13.5 in - 34cm

Depth 13in - 34cm